SOC 25-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — Durham
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC · 1 metro areas compared
At $102,980, median pay for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Durham, NC tracks the national median of $103,170 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $102,980, median pay for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Durham, NC tracks the national median of $103,170 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $80,740 and $133,580. The lowest tenth earn under $64,320, while the highest tenth earn more than $216,000.
Wilmington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $107,850. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 73rd of 453 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,320 | −37.7% |
| 25th | $80,740 | −21.7% |
| Median (50th) | $102,980 | −0.2% |
| 75th | $133,580 | +29.5% |
| 90th | $216,000 | +109.4% |
| Mean | $118,190 | +14.6% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington | $107,850 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Durham run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $102,980 goes as far as $109,205 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,205US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,980 a year, 0.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,320 to $216,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wilmington, at $107,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Durham, NC?
The median annual wage is $102,980, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $103,170, so pay in Durham, NC is 0.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Durham, NC earns more than $216,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,320 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Wilmington, at $107,850 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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